The Whole Truth About Medical Malpractice and Insurance

Fact #10: Did you know the number of doctors in Illinois has steadily increased over the past decade?

 •   The number of physicians licensed and engaged in “patient care” in Illinois has never
     declined in the past 45 years.
 •   In 2005, when the cap went into effect, the myth of doctors fleeing abruptly stopped.
     Rather odd considering there was no immediate drop in the high malpractice insurance
     rates – which was the reason why doctors were supposedly leaving the state.
 •   Illinois also has more doctors per capita than three other states – California, Ohio and
     Texas – frequently cited by tort reformers because of their damage caps.

  •   For more information regarding insurance reform, see “The Whole Truth About Medical Malpractice and
      Insurance” pages 25-30 available at http://www.iltla.com/pdf/WhitePaper_TheWholeTruth_Feb2010.pdf